Mr. Andrew Bean

Mr. Andrew Bean serves as Technical Lead for the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he provides critical technical oversight for the sustainment and modernization of aerospace and space-based defense systems. In this role, he bridges engineering requirements with acquisition strategy, ensuring that procurement decisions align with operational readiness goals for guided missile systems, satellite communications, and global positioning infrastructure. He leads the technical evaluation of proposals, defines performance specifications, and validates compliance with military standards for navigation, guidance, and control systems, directly influencing the selection of contractors capable of delivering mission-critical aerospace instrumentation. Mr. Bean collaborates closely with a broad spectrum of defense industrial base partners, including prime contractors specializing in avionics, space systems integration, and electronic warfare components. His working relationships are characterized by deep technical engagement, requiring vendors to demonstrate proven expertise in ruggedized sensor systems, secure data links, and space-qualified electronics. He frequently engages with firms possessing DoD 8000.25 and AS9100 certifications, fostering partnerships built on technical transparency, lifecycle support capabilities, and traceability of components through the supply chain. Mr. Bean’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his focus remains on technical merit and mission-critical performance, ensuring that all vendors—regardless of size—meet stringent defense standards for reliability and system interoperability. His primary industry focus is NAICS 334511, encompassing the design, manufacturing, and sustainment of advanced search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems. He procures high-precision inertial measurement units, satellite terminal assemblies, secure GPS receivers, and integrated command and control hardware, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace electronics, electromagnetic compatibility, and space-environmental testing protocols.